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W, W, W! UAE's Zahoor Khan Sets New Record With Hat-Trick In Lanka T10 Super League

Soumyajit Dutta∙ Updated: Dec 15 2024, 8:18 PM

Zahoor Khan becomes the first player to bag a hat-trick in Lanka T10 League [Source: @StemSports1/X.com]Zahoor Khan becomes the first player to bag a hat-trick in Lanka T10 League [Source: @StemSports1/X.com]

Zahoor Khan, the UAE bowler etched his name in Lanka T10 Super League history by becoming the first bowler to claim a hat-trick in the tournament. The player who sided with Galle Marvels in the league bagged the timbers shattering Colombo Jaguars' tailenders.

The thrilling feat occurred during the 14th match of the Lanka T10 Super League at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, sending the crowd into a frenzy. As Zahoor struggled to find form in his recent matches, the hat-trick will add to one of his rarest achievements.

Zahoor Floors Jaguars To Bag Hat-Trick

As the Jaguars came in to bat, both the top and middle order struggled; what more could be expected from the tailenders? In the second ball of the ninth over, Angelo Mathews was dismissed by the pacer while attempting to slice the ball, resulting in a catch for the fielder. Next to bat, Sadeera Samarawickrama got bowled by Zahoor as he attempted an audacious step-out swing. 

The final wicket that added to Zahoor's impressive performance was Matheesha Pathirana, who came in to bat at number 10. With a powerful inswinger, Zahoor castled Pathirana by knocking down his middle stump, making him the first player in Lanka League's history to achieve a hat-trick.

As the Jaguars were already struggling, the hat-trick again added to their woes as the Marvels will come down to chase a small total of 83 runs in 10 overs.

Zahoor's Career So Far

The impressive pacer has played 62 ODIs and taken 93 wickets, maintaining an economy rate of 5.01. Zahoor Khan is also a key player in the Abu Dhabi T10 League, where he claimed 15 wickets in 29 matches. Additionally, he has played 57 T20Is, capturing 72 wickets at an economy rate of 6.81.